| A model comprehensive psychiatric fitness-for-duty evaluation. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 11726340 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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A three-pronged model for a comprehensive psychiatric fitness-for-duty evaluation is presented as a resource tool for occupational physicians in the evaluation of substance abuse. Specialized psychiatric evaluators can play a role in (1) rendering diagnosis and fitness-for-duty determinations, (2) recommending treatment and monitoring plans, and (3) offering remedies for improving the employee/employer and medical systems. The comprehensive evaluation is especially helpful in difficult-to-diagnose and complex cases. The author provides guidance for deciding when to refer, discusses issues of confidentiality, and lists indicators of substance abuse based on employee behavior/performance and medical signs and symptoms. |
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Authors:
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Norman T Reynolds |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Occupational medicine (Philadelphia, Pa.) Volume: 17 ISSN: 0885-114X ISO Abbreviation: Occup Med Publication Date: 2002 Jan-Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2001-11-29 Completed Date: 2002-02-27 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8605629 Medline TA: Occup Med Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 105-18, v Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Comprehensive Psychiatric Consulting Services, San Jose, California, USA. |
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California Employee Performance Appraisal / methods* Female Humans Male Mandatory Testing Occupational Health Occupational Medicine / methods Psychological Tests* Risk Management / methods Sensitivity and Specificity Substance Abuse Detection Substance-Related Disorders / psychology*, rehabilitation* Work Capacity Evaluation* |
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